Jamaica Reggae Girlz Sweep Peru in International Friendlies

Jamaica Wins 2-0 Series

LIMA, Peru, CMC – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz completed a 2-0 series sweep of their international friendlies against Peru when they emerged victorious 3-2 in a tightly contested match at the Estadio Miguel Grau on Wednesday.

First Half Dominance

After winning the opening match on Sunday 2-0, Jamaica looked set to thrash the home side after netting three goals in the first half.

The Winning Goals

Naya Cardoza headed Jamaica into the lead in the sixth minute when she redirected a cross from Siobhan Wilson into the back of the net for her maiden international goal.

Reanna Blades doubled the lead in the 19th minute before Tiffany Cohen made it 3-0 three minutes later when she capitalized on an error by the Peruvian goalkeeper to tap home from close range.

Peru’s Comeback Attempt

However, Peru pulled one back in the 35th minute when Birka Ruiz’s finish beat goalkeeper Liya Brooks at the far post.

The home side then had an excellent chance to score again, but Brooks saved a penalty from Geraldine Cisneros in the 45th minute.

Thrilling Finish

Despite the setback, Alondra Vilchez made it 3-2 when she produced a superb strike in the 54th minute, turning on the edge of the 18-yard box and firing a half volley past Brooks to set up a thrilling finish to the contest.

Conclusion

Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz emerged victorious in their international friendlies against Peru, winning both matches 2-0 and 3-2, respectively. The team’s dominance in the first half set the tone for the match, with Naya Cardoza, Reanna Blades, and Tiffany Cohen scoring the winning goals.

FAQs

* When did Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz play against Peru?
+ The two teams played each other on Sunday and Wednesday.
* What was the score in the first match?
+ Jamaica won 2-0.
* Who scored the winning goals for Jamaica?
+ Naya Cardoza, Reanna Blades, and Tiffany Cohen scored the winning goals.
* What was the score in the second match?
+ Jamaica won 3-2.